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Tories Demand Agriculture Committee Meet

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The Progressive Conservative opposition is demanding the government activate a dormant legislative committee to map out future directions for farming in Manitoba. The Tories say they want the standing committee on agriculture and food, which hasn’t met for over a year and a half, to get together and develop plans for the industry. “We need
Beef cattle, Livestock

4-H Reports – for Nov. 18, 2010

TheCo-operatorwill publish 4-H reports once a month. Reports can be submitted by the third week of the month by email to [email protected], by regular mail to 4-H Reports, c/o Manitoba Co-operator,1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R3H 0H1 or by fax to 204-954- 1422. GAINSBOROUGH COMBINED The club had its first general meeting of the year
Country Crossroads, Oilseeds

The Butternut Squash Rediscovered

“Don’t forget to plant the butternut squash…” I kept urging my husband this spring, who does the bulk of the spring garden work every year. He didn’t forget. A good thing too. We lost most of our garden’s potatoes to blight this year. But in our basement cold room where potatoes in gunny sacks would
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New Animal Welfare Laws Give Enforcement Officials New Power

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Manitoba’s new Animal Care Act gives enforcement officers sweeping powers to investigate and prosecute cases of animal abuse whether they are in the city or on the farm, the province’s top animal welfare officer says. “We really have police powers. We can enter and collect evidence. You must cooperate with me when I ask you
Hogs, Livestock, News

Notre Dame Hog Case Headed To Court

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A farm couple from the Rural Municipality of Lorne faces multiple charges of animal cruelty in what authorities call one of the worst cases of livestock abuse they have ever seen. Martin and Dolores Grenier have been accused of 23 counts under the provincial Animal Care Act after more than 2,000 pigs were found starving
Livestock, News

In Brief… – for Nov. 11, 2010

Protecting biodiversity: Delegates from nearly 200 nations agreed Oct. 29 to a sweeping plan to put the brakes on loss of species by setting new 2020 targets to ensure greater protection of nature and enshrine the benefits it gives mankind. Environment ministers from around the globe also agreed on rules for sharing the benefits from
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Remembering Don Bousquet

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Many readers knew Don Bousquet through his “It’s your business” column, which has been in the Co-operatorfor more than 25 years. Many across Western Canada knew his voice, heard twice daily on his Farm Market News market report, broadcast on Prairie radio stations for the past 36 years. Some may also have seen Don in
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Food Safety Committee Will “Get The Job Done” Says Cattlemen’s Rep

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Farm groups are participating in an industry-government food safety committee because they expect results, says Dennis Laycraft, executive vice-president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. “A common thread to the committee is our efforts on food safety and pursuing a solution-based approach between the food industry and government,” said Laycraft. “What we have is a partnership
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Biofuel Worse For Climate Than Fossil Fuel: Study

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European plans to promote biofuels will drive farmers to convert 69,000 square km of wild land into fields and plantations, depriving the poor of food and accelerating climate change, a report by green groups warned. That estimated area equals the size of the Republic of Ireland. As a result, the extra biofuels that Europe will
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Potash Important To Canada’s Future, Ritz Says

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Canada must protect its future as a supplier of food but also of the fertilizers used to produce them, says Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “When we look at a strategic resource like potash – which is the basis for fertilizers and so on around the world – we do a tremendous job of supplying both

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